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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Star Rating
(338)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansMicrosoft Defender for Cloud
Star Rating
(303)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for CloudSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Defender for Cloud excels in its Risk Scoring feature, with a score of 9.5, which helps organizations assess their security posture effectively. In contrast, CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform, while strong in other areas, received a lower score of 7.9 for Risk Analysis, indicating a potential gap in its risk assessment capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Defender for Cloud's Unified Visibility scored 9.4, providing a comprehensive view of security across multiple environments. Meanwhile, CrowdStrike's score of 9.1 in the same category suggests it offers good visibility but may not be as robust as Defender's.
- G2 users highlight the Workflow Automation capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, which scored 9.4, allowing for streamlined security processes. In comparison, CrowdStrike's score of 8.9 indicates it has automation features, but they may not be as extensive or user-friendly as those in Defender.
- Users on G2 report that CrowdStrike Falcon shines in Data Security, achieving a high score of 9.5, which is crucial for organizations prioritizing data protection. Microsoft Defender for Cloud, while still strong at 8.9, may not match the level of data security offered by CrowdStrike.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Defender for Cloud's Compliance Monitoring feature scored 8.9, which is beneficial for organizations needing to adhere to regulatory standards. CrowdStrike's score of 8.5 in the same area suggests it provides compliance features but may not be as comprehensive as Defender's offerings.
- Users say that CrowdStrike's Threat Hunting capabilities, with a score of 9.1, are highly regarded for proactive security measures. Microsoft Defender for Cloud, while also effective, scored slightly lower at 9.2, indicating that both platforms are strong but CrowdStrike may have a slight edge in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Falcon Pro
Free Trial
Provides superior protection from cyber attacks, detects malicious activity, and offers immediate response capabilities for your business.
- Next-Generation Antivirus
- Threat Intelligence
- USB Device Control
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Free Trial
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/defender-for-cloud/
- Unified visibility of your security posture across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and hybrid clouds
- Real-time security access and prioritization of the most critical risks with context-aware cloud security
- Integrated extended detection and response (XDR) solution across multicloud workloads to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks
Free Trial
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
243
8.8
229
Ease of Use
9.1
246
8.7
230
Ease of Setup
9.2
206
8.6
134
Ease of Admin
9.0
190
8.8
119
Quality of Support
8.9
239
8.6
223
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
191
8.5
116
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
223
9.6
218
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.7
44
Operations
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.4
45
Security Controls
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.5
44
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.1
22
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.5
20
Protection
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.5
21
Security
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.6
97
Not enough data
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.5
95
Compliance
Not enough data
8.6
97
Not enough data
8.5
93
Not enough data
8.8
94
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
8.6
93
Administration
9.2
71
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.9
73
Not enough data
8.9
73
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
81
Not enough data
8.5
71
Not enough data
9.4
77
Not enough data
9.6
82
Not enough data
Analysis
9.1
79
Not enough data
9.2
76
Not enough data
9.2
78
Not enough data
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.9
12
Not enough data
9.7
12
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
10.0
12
Not enough data
9.6
12
Activity Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.6
61
Security
Not enough data
8.5
62
Not enough data
7.9
60
Not enough data
8.4
62
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
60
Not enough data
8.1
61
Not enough data
8.1
60
Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detection & Response
9.3
54
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
9.5
55
Not enough data
9.7
56
Not enough data
Management
9.0
55
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
9.1
52
Not enough data
Analytics
9.4
56
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
9.8
8
Not enough data
Documentation
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
9.2
15
Security
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.3
15
Configuration
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.4
64
Visibility
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.8
59
Vulnerability Management
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.6
62
Monitoring
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.7
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.2
21
Not enough data
Remediation
9.3
22
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
Alerts management
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Automation
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Analysis
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Issue Resolution
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Platform Features
9.4
17
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Capabilities
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
32
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
23
Not enough data
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Configuration Management - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Detection
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
9.2
18
Not enough data
Model Protection - AI Security Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Runtime Monitoring - AI Security Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Policy Enforcement and Compliance - AI Security Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) ToolsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Assessment - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Compliance - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Orchestration
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
9.2
74
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
Information
9.3
77
Not enough data
9.5
80
Not enough data
9.3
78
Not enough data
Personalization
9.4
78
Not enough data
9.4
78
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
25
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
9.2
12
Not enough data
Network Management
9.4
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
Incident Management
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
Security Intelligence
9.7
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
9.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform and Microsoft Defender for Cloud share no categories
Unique Categories
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform is categorized as AWS Marketplace, Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA), Endpoint Protection Platforms, ServiceNow Store Apps, Endpoint Management, Antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Intelligence, and Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is categorized as Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), AI Security Solutions, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Secure Code Review, Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics, Cloud Detection and Response (CDR), Cloud Compliance, Container Security, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms, Container Monitoring, Software Composition Analysis, and AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.1%
Computer & Network Security
11.3%
Financial Services
8.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Computer Software
4.8%
Other
52.6%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Computer Software
12.0%
Computer & Network Security
10.9%
Education Management
6.9%
Oil & Energy
3.6%
Other
43.8%
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